Understanding depth of field in nature photography
admin As a professional videographer, many concepts I’ve learned apply to nature photography. One of the most important is depth of field.
Photography 101: Why do I want to control depth of field?
We’re going to discuss depth of field. But I’m going to try and keep it really simple. When I’ve given workshops and busted out charts, most people’s eyes glazed over.…
Lessons from the field: There’s always an image to create
The sound of my alarm jolts me from a restful sleep. Groaning, I turn it off and automatically try to find reasons to stay in bed. Do I really need…
Mastering depth of field
As photographers, depth of field is something that’s important to take into account with every image we produce. While it can create some cool creative effects like bokeh, it can…
How using an f/2.8 lens can help you achieve ideal control over depth of field
Often when using a large aperture like f/2.8, you get a small or narrow depth of field. A small horizontal slice of the image, rather than the whole image in…
Lessons from the field: Developing a “gear first” mentality
I’ve come to create a personal mantra that I find myself muttering under my breath when out in the field. The phrase is simple: “gear first.”
Exercises for photographers: Protect your body in the field and at your desk
Exercises for photographers to prevent injury while taking photos. A simple sequence of exercises for before, in the field, and at the desk.
What is “depth of field” in photography?
Depth of field is an important concept to understand in photography that describes how much of your image is in focus.